Apr 19, 2010 7:33 PM
What Anime NOOBS should know about SLICE OF LIFE.
Anime Relations:
Lucky☆Star, Clannad, School Days, Clannad: After Story, Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen
Hello members of MAL, usually I'd like to do some reviews about Action or Mecha Anime. This time I wanted to discuss the Slice of Life genera that seems to be a large growing aspect of modern Anime. It's pretty obvious if you hadn't noticed for you Anime beginners that this genera of Anime that you should pay attention too, that means you DBZ and Narutard fan boys.
Lets begin with this simple fact.....ALL SLICE OF LIFE ANIME ORIGINATE FROM HAREM ANIME. Yes, many Slice of Life Anime still have that lingering factor of a typical Harem setting of multiple Girls/Guys all ga ga over the main hero or heroine, just with some dramatic finesse. Though this something you can't ignore nor say other wise, in the end what makes the series popular in the end?.....Exactly. Figurines, dojinshi, memorabilia, the list goes on with the two words of FAN SERVICE. But there should be some hope for you neh sayers right? This time I'll admit defeat and say, yes. For those who've read most of my reviews, there are many Anime I hate in general so this is no simple task of me to admit. So I'll start my explanation to why I've come to this weird and possibly contradictory conclusion....
Like most of you, I'm always up to date with episodes that are released every new season, but what do we do when we wait for the next and newest episode of Naruto, Bleach, Gundam, what ever...we watch anime from last year or last season. So, while waiting to see the newest episode of FMA Brotherhood, I was "suggested" the Slice of Life series Clannad. At first I was against the idea, since I've gone through torture of watching the 4 season long DaCapo seires (which is coming out with a 5th season...). At this point I was against watching another long Romance series but to my surprise the series was much more different then I had expected. The story was settle, calm, and character development superb.
In my honest opinion Clannad the First Season was pretty typical of a High School Drama. I pretty much expected the ending and was wondering how would they continue the series with that kind of ending. *SPOILERS* Since Okazaki decided to go out with Nagisa, you'd think it'd be the end, most Harem or Romance Anime end with just that. Clannad took it to the next level. Usually many people are curious to know what happens to their favorite characters after such an ending, and Pony Canyon answered that curiosity. It is a matter of fact that the Second season (aka After Story) of Clannad surpasses the First Season. In fact, the Second season made me cry at times (and that's a difficult thing to make a grown man like myself too). I guess I was just so impressed by the Family values and the passion between characters. It was truly a beautiful Anime, that I'll admit.
With many pros I have to give a con right? Well, let's talk about School Days, eh? School Days is another Slice of Life Anime I've been wanting to review for quite some time but never got the chance too. All I have to say is, very emotional, mind bending, frustrating, and in the end everyone gets what they deserve. I rather not give too much detail, just find out yourself, hehehe. Lucky Star, if you've herd from your friends, is stupid. Friends that suggest that series aren't friends at all....I mean it. Just get new friends.....with better taste....in Anime that is.
Anyways, Clannad has been on the Top Panel for a long time, and with Good reason. Hopefully there will be many more Slice of Life Anime that will follow the same example (Lucky Star, you're a horrible Example). For you Action Junkies, it doesn't make you any less of a man if you cry (unless you are a girl), watch the series, you'll find something you'll like about Slice of Life.
My Rating for these Anime
Clannad First Season: 7/10
Clannad Second Season (After Story): 8/10
School Days: 6/10
Lucky Star: ...... I'd rather not mention....
Lets begin with this simple fact.....ALL SLICE OF LIFE ANIME ORIGINATE FROM HAREM ANIME. Yes, many Slice of Life Anime still have that lingering factor of a typical Harem setting of multiple Girls/Guys all ga ga over the main hero or heroine, just with some dramatic finesse. Though this something you can't ignore nor say other wise, in the end what makes the series popular in the end?.....Exactly. Figurines, dojinshi, memorabilia, the list goes on with the two words of FAN SERVICE. But there should be some hope for you neh sayers right? This time I'll admit defeat and say, yes. For those who've read most of my reviews, there are many Anime I hate in general so this is no simple task of me to admit. So I'll start my explanation to why I've come to this weird and possibly contradictory conclusion....
Like most of you, I'm always up to date with episodes that are released every new season, but what do we do when we wait for the next and newest episode of Naruto, Bleach, Gundam, what ever...we watch anime from last year or last season. So, while waiting to see the newest episode of FMA Brotherhood, I was "suggested" the Slice of Life series Clannad. At first I was against the idea, since I've gone through torture of watching the 4 season long DaCapo seires (which is coming out with a 5th season...). At this point I was against watching another long Romance series but to my surprise the series was much more different then I had expected. The story was settle, calm, and character development superb.
In my honest opinion Clannad the First Season was pretty typical of a High School Drama. I pretty much expected the ending and was wondering how would they continue the series with that kind of ending. *SPOILERS* Since Okazaki decided to go out with Nagisa, you'd think it'd be the end, most Harem or Romance Anime end with just that. Clannad took it to the next level. Usually many people are curious to know what happens to their favorite characters after such an ending, and Pony Canyon answered that curiosity. It is a matter of fact that the Second season (aka After Story) of Clannad surpasses the First Season. In fact, the Second season made me cry at times (and that's a difficult thing to make a grown man like myself too). I guess I was just so impressed by the Family values and the passion between characters. It was truly a beautiful Anime, that I'll admit.
With many pros I have to give a con right? Well, let's talk about School Days, eh? School Days is another Slice of Life Anime I've been wanting to review for quite some time but never got the chance too. All I have to say is, very emotional, mind bending, frustrating, and in the end everyone gets what they deserve. I rather not give too much detail, just find out yourself, hehehe. Lucky Star, if you've herd from your friends, is stupid. Friends that suggest that series aren't friends at all....I mean it. Just get new friends.....with better taste....in Anime that is.
Anyways, Clannad has been on the Top Panel for a long time, and with Good reason. Hopefully there will be many more Slice of Life Anime that will follow the same example (Lucky Star, you're a horrible Example). For you Action Junkies, it doesn't make you any less of a man if you cry (unless you are a girl), watch the series, you'll find something you'll like about Slice of Life.
My Rating for these Anime
Clannad First Season: 7/10
Clannad Second Season (After Story): 8/10
School Days: 6/10
Lucky Star: ...... I'd rather not mention....
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OtakuFreak
| Apr 19, 2010 7:33 PM |
1 comments
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bignickd | Jan 17, 2011 9:38 PM
Nicely put! *clap*
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